The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes A 45 S AMG 4MATIC SPEEDSHIFT DCT 8G (19 - ..) vs. Audi A3 1.9 TDI S tronic (08 - 09)
€ 61,800

€ 25,200

€ 61,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Mercedes A 45 S AMG is 8.1 inches longer, 3.3 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the Audi A3 1.9 TDI.
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
55.6
72.8
78.4
55.9
69.5
77
72.8 in
Width
69.5 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77 in
55.6 in
Height
55.9 in
107.4
175
101.5
166.9
175 in
Length
166.9 in
107.4 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
14.68 %

General
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
W177
Generation
8P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Mercedes-Benz M 139
Engine Series
M 139.980
Engine Code
BJB, BKC, BXE, BLS

4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
416 hp
at 6750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
416 hp
104 hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
369 lb‑ft
at 5000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
369 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Performance
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes A 45 S AMG
62 mph
62
mph
mph
505 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A3 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
8.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.57 lb/hp
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
8.67 lb/hp
29.57 lb/hp
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
28 mpg
43 mpg
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
22 mpg
city
33 mpg
33 mpg
highway
No data
13.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
377 mi
Range
621 mi
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
377 mi
621 mi
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
113.1 kWh
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
159.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes A 45 S AMG
Audi A3 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.9 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
30.6 cu ft